Sheikh Chilli ‘s Fasting

It was the first day of Ramzan, the holy month when all Muslims keep 30 fasts to purify their body and souls by fasting from dawn to sunset by doing only good deeds and praying five times a day. They learn to practice tolerance, endurance, contributions, respect and care for all. They do this in order to avoid cheating, telling lies, boasting, being ignoble, disregard poor and be humane to the best they can.

Sheikh Chilli’s mother cooked a variety of dishes for Chilli to eat for full whole day’s fast.

She knew her son could not stay hungry for long so she lay down on the table; milk, bread, beef cutlets, vermicelli, spicy rice and so many other things for Chilli to eat. Chilli was eating as if it was his last time and he would never get another chance to munch through. He was gulping and gobbling up one mouthful after the other asking mother to cook one more paratha, as he will be on starvation all day.

Mother tired of catering so much said angrily: “ Would you let me eat a little too before the time limit. You already have munched through the amount, which is sufficient for a normal man’s one-month diet.”

She further said: “ What is the use of fasting if you are so impatient.”

Chilli: “O, mama, you get heated on such minor things.

Chilli flattering again: “Do not make paratha but promise you will serve me with a beverage.”